Account Executive/Senior Account Executive, Media Partnerships (DC)

Account Executive, Media Partnerships (Washington, DC)

The Role :

Burson is looking to hire an Account Executive or Senior Account Executive specializing in media partnerships to join our Performance Media team to help support programs and campaigns across a variety of clients and a wide range of industries.

The ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of the digital media and content landscapes and working with publication / media partners, as well as excellent research, analytics and writing skills.

If you are passionate about media partnerships and content, and have an interest in working for Burson, one of the largest global PR Agencies, we want to speak with you.

Responsibilities :

• Supporting the team and client day-to-day to develop complex media buys and sponsored content integrations to transform brands and captivate audiences.
• Writing and developing strategic briefs to RFP partners for specific client campaigns and initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison with the partners and manage day-to-day communication
• Managing and updating detailed media plans, spec sheets, and timelines in an effort to keep teams and clients organized and delivering assets on time and meeting our clients’ KPIs
• Developing, managing, and presenting metrics reporting documents for clients
• Keeping a pulse on the overall media landscape and trends, as well as vetting and meeting with publications to further understand the latest capabilities
• Ability to take on different roles throughout the day including project management, creative, analytics, and account management.

Qualifications (Experience that contributes to your success) :

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in media and content (including working with publication / media partners)
• Detail-oriented while keeping sight of bigger picture / trends; intellectually curious
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on a team and handle multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong MS Office knowledge including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups.
• Previous video production experience is a plus.

Perks of working at Burson :

Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays and a Flexible Holiday Policy with 9 paid holidays annually.

We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans
• Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses
• Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW’s Career Pathing program.
• Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at BCW and the outside community and accelerate their careers.
• More information on benefits can be found

About Burson :

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future.

Burson operates under WPP (NYSE : WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at

At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity.

It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.

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